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Hog Roast Catering in Maidenbower, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast in Maidenbower? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Maidenbower
Hog roast hire in Maidenbower, slow-roasted on site
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, coleslaw and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater club events and presentations and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
A place like Maidenbower often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Maidenbower
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Where the roaster can go in Maidenbower
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Perfect for your event in Maidenbower
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
In Maidenbower and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brook Infant School, can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Maidenbower questions
What’s the nearest station to Maidenbower?
Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Maidenbower
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Maidenbower, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you had Tilgate Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maidenbower, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Maidenbower include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Oriel High School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Charcoal Burner pub (0.9 miles west)
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Planning an evening hog roast in Maidenbower? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Maidenbower hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards